Job Description

Ref

329

Vacancy type

IT

Location

London

Employment type

Full-time

Closing date

28/11/2025

Description

The role

The candidate will have responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of projects that have a technical focus. However, there is scope to manage non-technical projects if availability allows.

They will need to co-ordinate testing activities through development lifecycle, user acceptance tests and live environment delivery as appropriate and managing the hand over to business-as-usual activities.

Several services are supplied by third parties, and management of outsourced suppliers is a key requirement.

If the size of the project dictates, also provide business analysis services. Manage the IT department project and task system and manage a resourcing calendar for successful project delivery.

Environment

The IT team, with the assistance of a number of key suppliers, supports approximately 1300 people across 10 offices (9 in the UK and 1 in the Republic of Ireland).

Job responsibilities

Programme Manage a large portfolio of IT projects to the business. Manage projects from planning through to post implementation handover e.g. scoping, project objectives, resource planning, resource management and deliverables execution etc. Complete business analysis on large projects. Develop change and communication programmes. Work with third party vendors to source solutions and implement appropriate support contracts. Produce and manage all project documents e.g. project plans, resource requirements, budgets, communications plans, risk registers, etc. Effectively manage all key internal and external stakeholders. Provide appropriate management reporting. Run project meetings with internal and external project teams and suppliers. Leading the project team including organisation of the various assigned resources. Negotiating with contractors and suppliers for materials and services. Ensuring project objectives are met and driving deliverables to tight timeframes and budgets. Ensuring that at each stage projects are progressing on time, on budget and to the right quality standards. Effective leadership and management of IT staff driving successful project outcomes

Person specification

A Project Manager with a broad experience of managing projects from inception to completion. The ability and confidence to take control of any issues arising. A strong balance of assertive and negotiation skills, able to resolve conflict and drive outcomes in challenging circumstances. Ability to multi task, prioritise heavy workloads and remain focussed on key delivery targets. Works well with others in the team and acts as a role model, setting high standards of quality and demonstrating commitment to self-development. Uses knowledge to support his or her own team and transfers skills in areas of expertise. Communicates effectively with people and team members alike, with a high degree of commitment to customer service. Communicates with clarity, sets clear objectives for team members that are aligned to business plans, monitors and assesses performance, providing timely feedback and support as necessary. Develops and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with the business, ensuring needs are anticipated, expectations managed, and feedback sought. Takes action to break down 'silo barriers', working across disciplines and functions. Well-developed interpersonal skills. Demonstrates effective decision making, aligned to IT and Business strategies, to satisfy a range of stakeholder needs and overcoming potential barriers, including deadlines and incompleteness of information. Demonstrates an ability to analyse and prioritise situations from an operational perspective, including the impact on business operations. Selects, analyses and presents information and effectively communicates results. Identifies new processes and simplifies practices to improve operational efficiency. Demonstrates a commitment to change, implementing and leading change projects within the team, where relevant. Promotes the firm's values and beliefs, demonstrating integrity and maintaining an ethical stance, using flexibility and tact to express views as necessary. Flexibility: the applicant must appreciate the occasional need for out of hours and weekend work as well as being in contact out of office hours to support this level of serviceability Providing advice and mentoring to all IT department staff on the management of projects, Creation and maintenance of standard IT department project documentation and processes. Monitoring contractors and suppliers to ensure guidelines and plans are achieved. Highly developed organisational skills including the ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks. Numeracy skills. Commercial focus. Self-motivated and directed.

Reward & Benefits

A 35-hour working week with flexibility around the core hours of 10am-4pm Agile working policy giving you the option to work from home for up to 3 days per week. 25 days annual leave. After 5 years' service, the entitlement will be increased by 1 day. In addition, employees are entitled to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday a year Contributory pension scheme (The firm will contribute 5% of salary on a matched basis with employee from their date of joining) Life assurance cover of 4 x annual salary, Company car as per Managers' Car Scheme. May opt for a company car to the value to 15,100 by sacrificing 3,611 per annum of salary. (Pro-rata for lower vehicle cost). Eligibility for the firm's Profit-Sharing Plan that runs from October to September each year. The scheme enables staff to share in the profits of the firm. Payment is usually c1,000. Paid in December. New client referral scheme. Members of staff introducing a new client to the firm, have the potential to receive a referral payment of up to 10% of the first year's total fees. Eligibility for the discretionary bonus scheme. This is based on both individual performance and firm performance. Private Medical - entitled to join on successful completion of probationary period Staff have access to health assessments, cancer screenings and health cash plans through the flexible benefits programme. Access to a number of additional benefits with preferential rates under the flexible benefit programme, health cash plans, health screening/GP support, critical illness cover, dental and travel insurance, Techscheme, Cyclescheme, Gymflex and a Workplace ISA.

The organisation

Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855 by Joseph John Saffery, it is currently the 15th largest accountancy firm by UK fee income.



We pride ourselves on our informal and inclusive culture, building an environment where people can be themselves and enjoy challenging, interesting, rewarding careers.



When you work with Saffery, the well-respected accountancy firm where heritage meets ambition, you work with people who know your name. Who know you as a human being, not just a job title. Everyone belongs here. Always.



Saffery is a proud member of Nexia, a leading, global network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and believe that individual differences equal collective strength.